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FDA Device recall Z-1586-2015

BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Gauge x Length 18g x 20cm The BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument is a single p…

On 2015-05-13 the FDA classified a Class II recall of BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Gauge x Length 18g x 20cm The BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument is a single p… by Bard Peripheral Vascular, citing the firm is recalling Bard MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument due to the risk of having self-activation-related issues.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1586-2015
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-04-09
Published2015-05-13
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyBard Peripheral Vascular
DistributionUS

Product

BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Gauge x Length 18g x 20cm The BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument is a single patient use core biopsy device. It is available in several needle gauge sizes and lengths. The side and rear actuator buttons are color-coded according to the various gauge sizes e.g., yellow=20 gauge, pink=18 gauge, purple=16 gauge, and green=14 gauge.

Reason

The firm is recalling Bard MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument due to the risk of having self-activation-related issues.

Identifiers

code_infoProduct Code: MC1820 Gauge x Lengh: 18g x 20cm Lot Numbers: REYA2017, REYC2853

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1586-2015%22

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